New method of inductive position sensing ON Semiconductor accelerates time to market

     ON has introduced an innovative dual inductance rotating position sensor, the NCS32100, which convincingly offers high RPM with high accuracy. The NCS32100 uses a new patented method for inductive position sensing, making it ideal for deploying fast moving and industrial robot applications.

     Although the characteristics of inductive encoders make them very attractive for industrial applications, use cases have historically been limited to applications with low RPM and no high accuracy required. Drawing on more than 20 years of expertise in designing inductive sensors, onsemi combines the reliability of inductive encoders with the high precision and high speed typically found in mid - to high-end optical encoders. Enables the NCS32100 (38mm sensor) to provide +/-50 arcseconds accuracy at 6,000 RPM. The NCS32100 supports speeds up to 100,000RPM without sacrificing some accuracy.

     "The NCS32100 provides a simple 'plug and play' solution using firmware that directly outputs absolute position and speed, pre-installed in its integrated microcontroller (" MCU"), "said Michel De Mey, Vice President, Industrial Solutions, onsemi. "The integration of the NCS32100 significantly reduces design time and the need for the number of external components, speeding time to market for a more compact and efficient design."